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Benefits Access

Inflation is eroding the buying power of the fixed incomes many older adults depend on, which is barely enough to make ends meet. Discover a wide range of benefits that can help older adults pay for health care, prescriptions, food, housing, and more.
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$30 Billion Left on the Table: Connecting More Older Adults With Money-Saving Public Benefits

May 19, 2025
Each year, $30 billion in public financial assistance goes unclaimed. Learn why so many older adults are missing out—and what we can do to change this.

How to Participate in Boost Your Budget® Week

Feb 20, 2024
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Where to Get Food Help Now: A Guide for Older Adults

Jan 24, 2024
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How to Make It Easier for Older Adults to Get Energy and Utility Assistance

Jan 13, 2022
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Keeping the Lights On: Housing & Utility Benefits

Aug 08, 2024
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Understanding Benefits Participation in Your Area

Benefits Access

NCOA's new tool shows participation rates for older adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Get started by selecting specific areas to see how they compare to national and state averages. 

Use Our Map

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan

Jun 13, 2025
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Estimated Value of Benefits for Benefits Enrollment Centers

May 19, 2025

Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage

May 14, 2025

18 Benefits for Veterans: Helping Our Nation’s Heroes

May 05, 2025

Use BenefitsCheckUp® to Find Money-Saving Benefits

Older adults living in or near the poverty level are eligible for billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits. These unclaimed benefits are not for everyone, but if you’re a Benefits Enrollment Center working with older adults, , you can help them find out if they qualify.

NCOA Benefits Enrollment Centers

NCOA 2024 Grantees

Meet the 87 community-based organizations across 38 states that are helping older adults and people with disabilities enroll into benefits programs to help pay for health care, food, medicine, and more. 

Learn More about Our 2024 Grantees

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